ISLAND business leaders and senior government officials came together last week to discuss good growth opportunities for Jersey.
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‘No extra money for student loans system’
States Question Time round-up below UK-style student loan system ‘unlikely’ to be introduced in Jersey Question Time in numbers A STUDENT loans system similar to the one already in use in the UK is ‘unlikely’ to be introduced in Jersey, the Education Minister has said. ALL 49 elected Members were present at the start of […]
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Would a ‘landmark’ office tower be iconic, or an eyesore – opinion divided over Environment Minister’s idea
Environment Minister outlined vision for ‘landmark’ building in town Campaigners Save Jersey Heritage outraged at the plans Members of the Island’s architectural community believe it could work well What do you think? See comments and the results of our online poll A PROPOSED ‘landmark’ office block three times higher than most St Helier buildings has […]
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States likely to pass cost of rates bill on to businesses
It was reported this week that thousands of St Helier residents could see a drop in their rates bills if a major new deal gets approval and brings in hundreds of thousands of extra pounds for the parish.
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UK election day: Islanders warned to ‘prepare for uncertainty’
UK General Election taking place today Senior civil servant believes Jersey should be prepared for continued uncertainty and unexpected consequences, regardless of who triumphs Do a third of you really think that voting Ukip is the answer to Britains problems? Comment by Ramsay Cudlipp JERSEY should be prepared for continued uncertainty and unexpected consequences, regardless […]
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Ditched developers lose £98m case against the States
The Dublin-based development firm has been thwarted in its £100 million pound civil action against the Jersey Development Company and
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States round-up: No rise in GST, benefits system up for review and plans for a ‘virtual hospital’
There are ‘no plans’ to raise GST, the Chief Minister confirmed in the States on Tuesday None of Jerseys psychiatrists are registered with the UK-based professional body, The Royal College of Psychiatrists ‘Too early’ for the Health Minister to say where he will be making cuts in department The JEP’s political commentator Christine Hebert enjoys […]
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You voted for this – Parishioners reminded that they backed £800,000 project
Project to install traffic-calming measures in St Mary could cost £800,000 Parishioners backed the scheme, St Mary Constable has reminded them Islanders voice disapproval online, questioning the use of public money What do you think – worthy project or waste of money? Take our poll below. A CONTROVERSIAL traffic-calming scheme in St Mary has been […]
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Gorst to remain in Chief Minister role
By the 5 pm Friday deadline his was the only nomination paper to have been received by the States Greffe and he will be elected unopposed when the States convene on 3 November for their first sitting since the election.
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Could tourism offices move to Royal Square?
States Question Time round-up See who said what in the house. New Visit Jersey could move to Royal Square Chief Minister standing firm on aggressive tax avoidance JERSEY’S tourism centre could be moved to a historic Royal Square building that was kept in public ownership following a vote in the States last year, the Treasury […]
